Children Quote by Leon Kass
“Perhaps you could sympathize with those who seek to replace a dead child with a copy, or to copy a parent or a relative or even a celebrity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wisdom of Repugnance, Leon Kass, 2008
Explores ethical discomfort with cloning humans, especially replacing loved ones with identical copies.
In simple terms: Cloning humans raises deep moral unease.
Consider the moral limits of cloning.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- medical research
- family grief
- celebrity culture
- legal policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever permissible to clone a loved one?
- What rights would a clone have?
Cloning may undermine individuality and consent.